TRPM News

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Come on out to Michael’s 8th Avenue on Wednesday, December 7, 2016
for the TRPM Meet ‘N Greet. This event starts at 6:00 p.m. and is
sponsored by some of our Associate Members.
Call Betty at the TRPM office to reserve your table or seats.

State and Federal agencies have partnered to bring you valuable safety
information at the 5th Annual Maryland Safety Summit on Saturday,
October 29, 2016 From 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
at the Maritime Institute, 692 Maritime Blvd. Linthicum Heights, Md. 21090.
A variety of important topics will be addressed. Registered attendees
will also enjoy a free buffet lunch.
Register online at MARYLANDROADS.COM/CVO
Exhibitor spaces are also available—contact Tina at 410-582-5724

A National Traffic Incident Management Responder Training
will be held at the Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Company (station 21),
900 Bowleys Quarters Rd., Bowleys Quarters, Md. (Baltimore County)
On Wednesday, October 5, 2016
From 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
This important TIM training is free, but attendants must register at
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/national-traffic-incident-management-responder-training-tickets-
27676624529
No group registrations are available. If you have questions about the location,
email John Heinz at jmheinz210@gmail.com.

The American Towman Expo.
Will be held November 18-20, 2106,
at the Baltimore Convention Center

New Minimum Wage and Overtime law…The Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation (DLLR) has updated information reflecting recent changes to the laws. In most areas of Maryland, minimum wage rates are $8.75 per hour, effective since July 1, 2016. Next year, on July 1, 2017, the minimum wage will increase to $9.25 per hour, and on July 1, 2018, that rate will increase to $10.10 per hour.In Montgomery County, the minimum wage rate increased to $10.75 per hour onJuly 1, 2016, and will increase to $11.50 per hour on July 1, 2017. In Prince George’s County, the minimum wage rate goes from $9.55 per hour to $10.75 per hour on October 1, 2016. Next year, on October 1, 2017, the rate goes to $11.50 per hour. The DLLR also provides information on overtime rates (generally 1.5 times the usual rate for hours over 40 per week,) and exceptions/exemptions to these rules. Employers are required to post information on wage and overtime laws. Additionally, employee pay records need to be retained for 3 years. For more information, visit the DLLR website at dllr.state.md.us.